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Violence and political instability continue to plague the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), effectively crippling its limited maternal healthcare infrastructure and abandoning women who are suffering with fistula. These grinding conditions prompted author and humanitarian Lisa Shannon to call it “the worst place on earth to be a woman.” This International Women’s Day, will you…

Before the crisis, HOPE Hospital worked tirelessly to heal every woman who came through their doors. Now, the Rohingya refugee crisis has added a new challenge. We think you’ll be moved watching this footage from the front lines. HOPE Hospital has been a lifeline to women in a truly desperate situation.

Against a backdrop of continuing violence and oppression of women in Afghanistan, a heroic team of all-female surgeons are doing the nearly impossible: delivering life-changing fistula surgeries to women in need. Fistula Foundation has pledged $200,000 to help our hospital partner, CURE International. A generous donor will MATCH the first $20,000 in gifts to support…

The Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) has been called “the worst place in the world to be a woman.” Decades of instability have left the majority of the population in poverty, and the maternal and infant mortality rates are among the highest in the world. Access to quality healthcare is limited, particularly in rural areas….

International Day of the Midwife is a day to observe the myriad health contributions midwives provide in their communities, helping women deliver safely and preventing injuries like obstetric fistula. Edna Adan – Somaliland’s first certified nurse-midwife – has a dream to train and place 1,000 midwives throughout her country, helping to ensure safe delivery for…

Last year, hundreds of supporters stepped in to help us build a hospital in Eldoret, Kenya. Thanks to an outpouring of support from one generous anonymous donor, employees of Astellas Pharma EMEA, and Fistula Foundation donors, the new Gynocare Women’s and Fistula Hospital celebrated its grand opening in fall 2016 and welcomed its first patients…

Join the global #GivingTuesday movement and help redefine the giving spirit this holiday season! After a long week of indulging in Thanksgiving feasts, Black Friday deals, Small Business Saturday sales and Cyber Monday madness – isn’t it time there was a day for giving back? Well now there is! November 29th is Giving Tuesday, a…

NTV in Kenya highlights the celebration and opening of Gynocare Fistula Hospital in Eldoret, Kenya. This facility was funded by Fistula Foundation donors, and by the generosity of employees at Astellas Pharma EMEA.

Kenya CitizenTV highlights the celebration and opening of Gynocare Fistula Hospital in Eldoret, Kenya, in this news footage. This facility was funded by Fistula Foundation donors, and by the generosity of employees at Astellas Pharma EMEA.

Fistula Foundation has just passed a major milestone: since adopting a global mission in 2009, support from generous donors like you has enabled the delivery of life-changing fistula surgery to 20,000 women! In this short video, you’ll see some of the faces of women that you and our partners have helped to treat. Read more about…

Drs. Mulu Muleta and Ambaye Wolde Michael are dedicated fistula surgeons we are proud to partner with through Women and Health Alliance International. In their own words, hear them describe what it’s like to work in this field, and what drives them to help deliver care to women who are suffering. You can help:…

On Wednesday, May 18, Emmy Award® winner, comedian, and actor Louis CK will compete on a special Power Players edition of Jeopardy! in support of Fistula Foundation. The stakes are high: if he wins, Fistula Foundation will receive a $50,000 prize. Check local listings here for the air time in your community. You can unlock donations to…

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